Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sandy Springs, GA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sandy Springs, GA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in single-family houses, townhouses, or condominiums must be owner-occupied as proven by a Fulton County Homestead Exemption. Occupancy is limited to 4 unrelated persons, and rentals are capped at a maximum of 180 calendar days per year. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals in single-family houses, townhouses, or condominiums must be owner-occupied as proven by a Fulton County Homestead Exemption. Occupancy is limited to 4 unrelated persons, and rentals are capped at a maximum of 180 calendar days per year.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Sandy Springs.

Vrbo is permitted in Sandy Springs, GA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Sandy Springs are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Sandy Springs. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.